As capital of the Roman Empire, the Papal States and Italy, Rome truly is the "Eternal City". One of the world's most elegant capitals the layers of history and the city's sheer excess of beauty can prove overwhelming to the unsuspecting visitor. This is a city...
One of Thailand's best known holiday destinations, Phuket is indeed a magnet for tourists, which may put off some more independent travellers. However, you shouldn't be too easily dissuaded from visiting, as there are many good reasons for the island being so popular. The greatest attraction for...
If asked to imagine the perfect tropical hideaway where crystal clear water laps against pristine white sandy beaches, then the Seychelles must surely spring to mind. Although only a handful of the 115 islands that make up the Seychelles are open to tourism, together they give...
Visit New York - and see the world! Nowhere else offers such diversity in such a compact and exciting way; and no other city has the energy and arrogance to make it work so well. New York City is made up of the five boroughs of...
It's no lie to say that Edinburgh is everyone's favourite city in the British Isles. The capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is cultured, attractive and charming. Edinburgh is best-known for two huge annual events. If you like a party and don't mind crowds, come for New Year...
Nowhere in the world are you likely to find a city with such a fascinating mix of ancient and modern as Beijing. The striking contrast between the lavish imperial palaces, the Communist era edifices and the modern havens to commercialism are at once inspiring and...
Bangkok To the Thais, Bangkok is "Krung Thep" - City of Angels. While there is little angelic about this frenetic, vibrant city, there is certainly a heavenly combination of flavours, sights and experiences that seduces everyone who visits here. The capital of Thailand since 1782, Bangkok balances its exuberant modern development...
